Epson SX600FW All In One Multi Function Printer Review
March 9, 2009
The Epson Stylus SX600FW is a neat all in one printer that is crammed full of features. Ranging in price from £97.86 at PC World.co.uk to £134.90 from Amazon.co.uk, the Epson Stylus SX600FW all in one printer with fax and WIFI is perfectly suited to its target audience of small office and home use. The Epson Stylus is a stylish compact printer, with a sleeky curved black design that makes it aesthetically a winner. However, this printer has more than good looks to offer. It combines the technologies of printer, scanner, copier and fax together with WIFI and Ethernet networking. The Epson Stylus SX600FW also features an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with a 30 page capacity, which means that handling multiple documents is no longer an arduous task.
Cost effective and offering value for money, the Epson Stylus SX600FW works on an individual colour ink cartridge system (although, multi-packs are also available to buy). This system means that you only have to replace the colours that you actually use. This is a fantastic feature for consumers, who are all too familiar with the frustration of having to replace the whole cartridge when you seemingly only ever print in black and white!
Aside from the versatility of the Epson Stylus SX600FW, its key selling point is in its WIFI and Ethernet technology, which means it has the capacity to allow you to print photos, send faxes and make copies without having to be connected to a PC. However, initial set up will require you to connect to a PC, you can do this by using the supplied Network Cable. Follow the simple instructions to get your wireless network connection up and running. Once this is done you can disconnect the lead and complete the set up using your WPA or WEP code to make your connection secure.
The control panel is functional and easy to use and navigating between each of the Epson Stylus SX600FW’s four modes is a simple task. The control panel comprises a standard number pad and large navigational control buttons, such as up/down for copy numbers, large on/off buttons and last number redial and quick dial fax number options. The 6.3 cm LCD viewer on the control panel has the functionality to allow you to view pictures before you print. Whether you choose to use the memory card reader or connect to a PictBridge compatible camera slot, the Epson Stylus will quickly and efficiently print your selected pictures. You can even remove red eye with the Epson Easy Photo Print feature. Supported memory cards include Compact Flash (Memory card only), MicroDrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate Memory Stick, MagicGate Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, MiniSD, MiniSDHC, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Multi Media Card, xD-Picture card, xD-Picture card Type-M, and xD-Picture card Type-H. The printer also features high speed USB connectivity.
The Epson Stylus SX600FW offers high-speed printing up to 38 ppm in black and white and colour, which is about 20 seconds for a page comprising coloured pictures and text. By choosing either quiet mode or high speed printing using the integrated software you can easily adjust the speed and noise level of your Epson Stylus.
The Epson Stylus SX600FW fax functions include (Type of fax) Walk-up black and white and colour fax capability, speeds of up to 33.6kbps, memory recall of up to 60 names and numbers, fax transmission speeds of approximately three seconds per page and page memory of up to 180 pages.
The Epson Stylus SX600FW supports Windows 2000/XP/XP-x64/Vista, Mac OS 10.3.9/10.4.x/10.5.x operating systems. Additional features include the Event Manager, which allows you to assign applications to certain buttons, such as Start, Copy, E-mail and PDF. The Epson Stylus SX600FW also features a very useful ‘web-to-print’ facility, which resizes websites to fit inside paper margins. The Epson Stylus integrated software can even be used to also allow you to create stationary. You can use images from your memory cards to watermark print paper and even create lined or squared paper.
The Epson Stylus SX600FW will deliver laser like texts document. Photo prints on the Epson Stylus SX600FW are executed with photo lab quality. When used in conjunction with Epson photo print paper, pictures printed on the Epson Stylus will be smudge proof, waterproof and remain fade proof for up to 200 years (if stored within a photo album)!
In conclusion, the Epson Stylus SX600FW is an excellent value for money all round printer. It has superb usability and functionality, it is easy to set up and would be a fantastic addition to any home or small office workspace. Across the board reviews for this printer have been very positive from both distributors and consumers alike.
HP Photosmart C4485 All In One Printer Review
October 23, 2008
The HP Photosmart C4485 All-in-One Printer, Scanner, Copier is designed for people who want to be able to print everything from documents and web pages to photos – with the ability to scan and copy from the same compact device.
HP Photosmart C4380 All In One Printer Review
August 27, 2008
The HP Photosmart C4380 all-in-one printer has a lot of features and you can pick one up for £80. The range of features it has means that it’s most definitely an all-in-one rather than a 3-in-1 although simplistically it features a printer, scanner, and copier. Geared towards the home office or small business worker it combines high quality prints, excellent features, and speedy printing times to make it a highly desirable addition to the office.
The wireless printer is extremely portable but its not lightweight in terms of options. You can print directly from memory cards, digital cameras, and other external storage devices and it includes a 3.8” preview screen so you can view them and make any minor adjustments before you print them.
It’s possible to print a photograph in under 30 seconds and general printing speeds of up to 30 pages per minute in mono and 23 in colour means it’s no slouch in the printing speed department. As a standalone copier it offers one touch copying so is great for small businesses limited on budget or space.
Other features include borderless printing, automatic paper type sensing, and two different HP Photosmart software packages.
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Canon Pixma iP4500 Photo Printer Review
June 13, 2008
Canon Pixma iP4500 – Single Function Photo Printer
£79.99
The Canon Pixma iP4500 is a versatile photo and document printer that offers digital camera owners extra functionality, quality and high speed photo printing. This printer is competitively priced and you certainly get a great deal of printer for your money.
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Canon Announces Two New Compact Printers
May 15, 2008
Canon has recently announced that it will be launching two new compact printers to be included as part of the Selphy range. The CP760 and CP770 are both said to offer lab quality prints that will last for 100 years (presumably, that hasn’t been tested yet, otherwise these printers have been in development for a very long time indeed).
The CP760 offers a simple layout and intuitive interface, direct printing from a range of memory cards, and a 2.5” LCD display screen. Red Eye Correction and Auto Image Correction with Face Brightening also ensure that consumers get the very best quality prints.
The CP770 includes the same features, but it also comes inclusive with its own storage container – granted, it does look a but like a plastic Dulux paint tin, but its handy none the less. The more advanced CP770 also offers optional wireless printing capabilities and an optional battery pack.
The CP760 is due in shops some time this month, while you will have to wait a few weeks until June before its big brother, the CP770 is available. The Selphy range offers an affordable option when it comes to printing high quality photographs and images but I do genuinely have to question the design of the carrier for the CP770.
Epson Stylus Photo R285 – Inkjet Photo Printer
January 29, 2008
Epson Stylus Photo R285 – Inkjet Photo Printer
Was £69.99, now £59.99
Get £10 off the epson R285 printer today. Read the full spec here.
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